The Pearl Vocabulary

The seaweed pack that Juana puts on Coyotito's shoulder to minimize the pain and swelling is called. . .

• poultice

• poultry

• algae

• pumice

If you have avarice,

• you have a need to breathe fresh air.

• you have a fear of spiders.

• you have a strong desire to have or get money.

• you have a strong desire to make others happy.

Thinking the pearl he saw might not actually be real, Kino feared what he saw gleaming from the oyster was a / an

• diamond

• poultice

• illusion

• allusion

What is the meaning of the word 'bulwark' as used in 'The Pearl'?

• A strong support or protection

• A type of pearl

• A kind of fish

• A small boat

In 'The Pearl', what does the word 'incandescence' refer to?

• A type of fish

• A glowing light

• A kind of pearl

• A small boat

What does the term 'subjugation' mean in the context of 'The Pearl'?

• Freedom

• Domination

• Friendship

• Trade

Which word best describes Kino's feelings when he finds the pearl?

• Avarice

• Joy

• Fear

• Confusion

What is a 'poultice' as mentioned in 'The Pearl'?

• A type of pearl

• A medicinal dressing

• A kind of fish

• A small boat

In 'The Pearl', what does 'coagulate' mean?

• To flow freely

• To thicken or clot

• To shine brightly

• To disappear

What does the word 'lethargy' mean in 'The Pearl'?

• Energy

• Excitement

• Sluggishness

• Happiness